> Americans’ views on data centers have turned more negative

American attitudes toward data centers have turned noticeably more negative over the course of 2026, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. 54% of U.S. adults now say data centers are mostly bad for the environment, up from 39% in January. Half say they hurt home energy costs (up from 38%), and 49% say they harm quality of life for people living nearby (up from 30%). Only 4% see a mostly positive impact in … More → The post Americans’ views on data centers have turned more negative appeared first on Help Net Security.